Overview

• Martin Ødegaard has been named in Norway’s September squad, which includes a friendly against Finland on September 4 and a World Cup qualifier against Moldova on September 9.
• Norway head coach Stale Solbakken said the first days require rest and stressed that the player’s availability is in Arsenal’s hands.
• Ødegaard was substituted with a shoulder injury in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds, with subsequent reports indicating it may be less severe than first feared, leaving his Anfield involvement uncertain.
• Bukayo Saka sustained a hamstring/thigh problem in the same match and is expected to miss several weeks, ruling him out of England’s upcoming qualifiers.
• Arsenal are weighing short‑term creative options if Ødegaard is unavailable, with teenager Ethan Nwaneri among the potential replacements.